Ross M.

Award winning graduate with High Distinction Honours in Mechatronics & Robotics and Innovation & Design.

East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

Award winning graduate with High Distinction Honours in Engineering (Mechatronics & Robotics) and Innovation & Design from Swinburne university. My education from Swinburne is further supported by a Certificate II in Metal Work Fabrication and semester at the University of southern Denmark. I have experience across a range of sectors from corporate and small business to international NGO’s and start-ups.

Experience

  • Engineering Technical Officer at Charles Sturt University
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Design Technician at Wesley College
    Mar 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Assemble, maintain and stock all 3D printers and laser cutters. • Assist in teaching students and teachers about use of computer manufacturing. • Manage the workshop space, maintain stock, equipment and a safe workspace. • Design and assemble graphics, displays, 3D models and other displays for the workshop.

  • Swimming Teacher at Swim 4 All
    Jan 2019 - Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 9 mos

    •Create a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and effective learning environment for students, parents, and trainee teachers, at multiple locations, including home tutoring scenarios. •Adapted communication and teaching strategies to support students with special needs. •Engaged with stakeholders (parents, teachers, NDIS) to advocate for student needs, share progress and enable smooth transitions between staff.

  • Graduate Design Engineer Virtual Experience at Rheinmetall
    Dec 2024 - Dec 2024 · 1 mo

    •Analysed system requirements to develop an initial design solution. •Researched and evaluated materials, and manufacturers to optimize cost, quality, and lead time. •Planned the manufacturing of an assembly, considering real-world production constraints.

  • Robotics Researcher Intern at Swinburne University of Technology
    Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 · 5 mos

    •Conduct research into current origami and folding robotic designs. •Identified key improvements and industry applications for existing technologies. •Self-manage the project during handovers between supervisors. •Create formal project proposals and academic documents on findings of research.